Official Freewing Twin 70mm AL37 Airliner Thread

[Elbee]

NT, That's reads as quite a setup. Congrats. Your work is outstanding. Bravo Zulu. Best, LB

[Apriliamgt]

I just use genuine spektrum gear and never had any issues . But in my models I always use a 8010t or 9020 and add 2 or 3 sats to the mix .

[Slowflight]

The batteries and the Callie decals arrived yesterday, done with party’s and stuffing my face, tomorrow the fun starts. The decals look first class.

[wvrailfan]

I celebrated Christmas by getting in three flights today. Of the three I had one very pretty landing, and two that demonstrated how robust the landing gear is on this bird. As usual, I only have video of the less than idea landings.

This is a great flying plane, even when the wind is deceiving and bounces you around more than expected.

JB

[cmmcginn]

I only have 6S 3300s for now. Would I be able to get 2.5 to 3 minute flights with these until I can manage some 5000s?

[xviper]

I only have 6S 3300s for now. Would I be able to get 2.5 to 3 minute flights with these until I can manage some 5000s?

If it were me, I'd get a parallel connector and fly with 2 of those. This plane should be able to haul 6600mah without issue.

[cmmcginn]

If it were me, I'd get a parallel connector and fly with 2 of those. This plane should be able to haul 6600mah without issue.

Interesting thought. There's enough room for two? That's really spacious.

[xviper]

Interesting thought. There's enough room for two? That's really spacious.

It's supposed to be able to take up to 6000mah normally. That compartment looks to be huge. If you can't stack them one on top of the other or put them side to side, you can put them end to end. You may have to add a strap or two and maybe glue in a battery floor extension. With 6600mah, you could fly this thing for quite some time.

[Turbo442]

I only have 6S 3300s for now. Would I be able to get 2.5 to 3 minute flights with these until I can manage some 5000s?

If you only have one it will be fine as long as the battery is not completely crap. Just push it pretty far forward on the plywood. Take off with full throttle and throttle back immediately on a gentle climb out. 2 minutes at 1/3 to 1/2 throttle and then start setting up your landings.

[Swarick]

I celebrated Christmas by getting in three flights today. Of the three I had one very pretty landing, and two that demonstrated how robust the landing gear is on this bird. As usual, I only have video of the less than idea landings.

This is a great flying plane, even when the wind is deceiving and bounces you around more than expected.

JB

What kind of cameras did you use for your onboard video. I like the crisp video.

Rick

[Apriliamgt]

Would be interested in people lipos location and what battery’s they are using . Pictures would be great

[Frenzy]

Im using Rustoleum 2x and was wondering if you guys used a clear sealer after?I see the paint shows fingerprints after aday of dryingneed more drying time?Thanks Ross

[S.W.Warbirds]

Would be interested in people lipos location and what battery’s they are using . Pictures would be great

5000 here and 6000 little back of this ...

[Nebraska Trevor]

Im using Rustoleum 2x and was wondering if you guys used a clear sealer after?I see the paint shows fingerprints after aday of dryingneed more drying time?Thanks Ross

I Dislike any rustoleum product for exactly this reason. I am sometimes forced to use it at work and in my experience 3 days is about the minimum. I understand the need to use it with the foam due to compatibility but i would rather use just about any other paint in the world! Krylon...20 min to a couple hours and you are good to go, but it would likely dissolve your plane.

[Slowflight]

Im using Rustoleum 2x and was wondering if you guys used a clear sealer after?I see the paint shows fingerprints after aday of dryingneed more drying time?Thanks Ross

I don’t plan to use any primer, I will used tried and true Behr exterior latex on top of the white that I will lightly sand with 400 grit, it really doesn’t need to be sanded as the latex has excellent adhesion. After decals are applied I may use some clear Minwax Policrylic so seal the decals.

[Frenzy]

Thanks guys I was wondering if there was something wrong with the paint.

[LucB]

LucB That scheme from NOK AIR is on my short list (for my next plane order), as I think would show well in the sky. It's between that one this Brussels livery.

I was initialy looking for one of these special deliveries from Brussels Airlines, but they are Airbus.
So finally choose the NOKAIR and just confirtmed my order to Callie.

[Nebraska Trevor]

I just designed another set of graphics simulating an old PanAm 707 scheme applied to the newer 737 model. They are printing now.

[Aros]

So cool. I have a soft spot in my heart for ol' Pan Am from back in the day.

[krakenreleaser]

Maiden vid using a mini mobius cam on the rudder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFjuy4fVPoU&t=5s